Dairy and healthy weight

Healthy eating for healthy weight

Choosing foods from the five food groups in the proportions recommended by the Australian Dietary Guidelines will help you get the right amount of nutrients without eating too many kilojoules. Here are some tips to get you started on healthy eating:

Enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from the five food groups every day. These can be found at www.eatforhealth.gov.au;

Include milk, cheese and yogurt every day. These dairy foods are part of a balanced diet and can protect against heart disease and stroke, can reduce the risk of high blood pressure and some cancers and may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Eat more fruit and vegetables. Fill your plate with a variety of types and colours of vegetables and salad. These foods have few kilojoules and help keep you feeling fuller for longer. Eat two serves of fruit a day;